Welcome to day 2 of the Dare to Dresden blog hop. Thanks to Madame Samm for organising the event and to Christine from Quilt Monster in my Closet for being our excellent cheerleader.
I think the Dresden plate block is such a pretty block and it all starts from a simple blade template. Here are two of the templates I've used. The small white template is the one I've used for my Dresden Plate quilt which followers of my blog have already heard all about. The green template is fatter and I've used it to create a tumbler quilt. To create the typical point of the blade the fabric is folded in half, right sides together along the long side like the template on the right. You stitch the longer end together with the usual 1/4inch seam and then turn right side out making sure you have as sharp a point as possible.
My tumbler template is 3.75 inches long and the wider end is 4 inches and shorter end is 2 inches. From my template I cut 25 tumblers which I pieced together to create a prem baby quilt
The colours on the photo are not very true as the border is less red and the print going across the diagonal does have a pink background. I'm not sure why but I do have rather a lot of pink prints in my scraps and I decided to put them to good use. The quilt is backed with fleece but no batting and no quilting. The hospital this is going to like the quilts made this way to keep them as soft as possible for the baby.
As my followers know I have been working on my Dresden plate quilt and I am hoping to finish it this month. I was hoping to have it done for today but there is still a way to go. For those of you who haven't seen it here is a photo.
Did I mention a give away? Having finished all the piecing on my quilt I had some fabric over so I am in the process of making a pillow cover. I had hoped to have it finished for today but work got in the way. However here is a picture of the front.
Give away now closed
The pillow cover when complete will take a 16 inch pillow and will have a white back and a zip opening.
If you would like to have a chance of winning the pillow cover please leave me a comment about whether you have dared to Dresden. If you are a follower you may have a second chance by leaving another comment. The give away is open until Midnight (EST) on the 31st January.
Now you need to go and visit the other folks daring to Dresden today. Have fun.
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love both quilts
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ReplyDeleteThey are both lovely...and I would love a chance to win it. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteThey are both so pretty. Love the colors,remind me of the 1940's. Would be honored to win it!
ReplyDeleteI am a happy follower!
ReplyDeleteLovethe quilt and the pillow! I would give that pillow a happy home! and yes, I dared to dresden! Come see me!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful! Oh yes I would love to have the pillow cover. Thank you for sharing.
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Hello from Texas! Superb job on your dresden, I love the stop stitching you did to attach and the extra stitch around the perimeter. Very nicely done. My dare day is Monday. http://mcsqrd.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteI am a follower, but I haven't dared to Dresden yet :)!
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great job on your dresdens... :)
ReplyDeleteI have not dared to Dresden...yet!!! Great job on your Dresden - your hand work is exquisite!
ReplyDeleteFabulous quilts and how lovely to do one for the hospital. Where do you teach in Reading? I went to University there - its also still rather snowy here in the Midlands.... Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAnything pink is a winner in my book. I have the ez ruler but haven't had a go.....yet!
ReplyDeleteThey are both lovely quilts - lots of piecing in your Dresden and lovely fabrics.
ReplyDeleteLovely work, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Are those teeny tiny squares in the border? Amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love your dresdens! I haven't made a dresden yet but I'd like too! I'm hoping to find a dresden ruler to make life a bit easier!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
I'm a new follower!
ReplyDeleteI haven't made a dresden yet, but I definitely am going to try it very soon.
ReplyDeleteI have 6 Dresden blocks made. Just need to put them together.Your work is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with us today.
ReplyDeleteYour dresden quilt is going to be stunning! I love all of your fabrics and the blending with the squares in the borders. I haven't made a dresden yet, but all of these wonderful creations are inspiring me. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love Dresden quilts, you can never have too many of them IMHO!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt will be lovely!
I have never dared to try a Dresden before. I am getting inspired to though!
ReplyDeleteI love your color combo...so romantic!!!
ReplyDeleteYour colors for your Dresden quilt is so beautiful. And yes I have dared to Dresden. I posted my Dresden yesterday
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
soft lovely dresden...could be a song...very pretty my dear
ReplyDeleteYes, I have dared tI Dresden. A whole quilt in reds and yellows was my effort and then my daughter took my rejects and made a wall hanging from one.
ReplyDeleteI have not dresdened before, but I think I will try after this hop. Love the pink.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty quilt top with your Dresdens! I really like the edge stitching you've used.
ReplyDeleteI am already a follower!
ReplyDeleteLove your Dresdens! I made my first ones just this week and I'm not even in the hop!
ReplyDeleteI like the blanket stitch you did on your Dresdens. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour baby quilt and the Dresden quilt are absolutely beautiful! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI'm already a follower. I posted yesterday with my first Dresden! (Buzzing and Bumbling)
ReplyDeleteFollowing! Thank yoU!
ReplyDeleteI posted today in the Hop - and it was my first Dresden! Love yours - beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteI have never dared to Dresden!
ReplyDeleteI have dared, yet! Thank you for the chance:)
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Very pretty and pink dresdens. Love the fabrics. The close-up shows off your beautiful work. I have dared to dresden and will be posting on Monday. I am loving seeing all the dresden creations ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower so I can fnd my way back to see more of your lovely quiltiness. I would welcome your pillow cover and make it feel right at home. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteI really like your fabric choices. Very cheerful. Your quilt top made me stop and look at it a second time. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove the Dresden pillow cover & your tumbler baby quilt (also the cutie on your blog header). Thanks for sharing & the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteBoth of your quilts are beautiful! I would love to win the pillow cover, it is gorgeous. Thanks for the giveaway and for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, that's beautiful with the scrappy border!
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow. have not dared to dresden.
ReplyDeleteDid you hand applique that ! Pretty, Pretty ! Yes...I'm DARING......my day is the 3oth
ReplyDeleteYour blanket stitch is amazing.
ReplyDeleteRosemary B here: Wow, I love the tumbling creation you made as well, very nice!
ReplyDeleteYour dresden quilt is marvelous! I love it. I love RED!
I have been following for a long time. Your blog is great.
I would love to win a pillow cover. I would treasure it forever
Thank you for sharing your creativity, absolutely gorgeous!!
Such beautifull quilts!
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Nice to meet you!
xoxo
I see that I need to simply send you my address- gladly will pay postage and customs for the quilt, which I know you made just for me! SWOOON!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, I have dared to dresden in the past. The most recent was a block for a 30's sampler quilt but I have it or at least a fan block planned for a Farmer's Wife Sampler block I am doing.
ReplyDeleteYes, I've dared to Dresden and we're sharing the hop today! Great quilt, I love the scrappy setting! pbstrand@msn.com
ReplyDeleteLove your dresden..it's just super pretty! Thank you for participating in the HOP.. I am loving everything I see. Hugs and Happy Hopping!!
ReplyDeleteyour Dresden is absolutely gorgeous! I would love to win the pillow cover!
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ReplyDeleteI am a brand new follower via GFC.
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I have yet to dare to dresden..Although I really do want to. I gotta finsih what I am curently working on first though.
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Hello! Love your dresden quilt - the colors are great :o) Thanks for sharing with us!!!
ReplyDeleteYour dresden quilt is beautiful. Love the colors!
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I am a new follower.
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I have dared to dresden but not for a whole quilt. I love your colors and the red stitching around the edges! Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower. Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteoooh...Your dresden plates are SO pretty!! I have Dared to Dresden..My day is coming up...I need to get it in gear and finish it up!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Dresdens and wonderful work. Thank you for sharing with us from Judy C in NC
ReplyDeleteOh! I really love your quilt. I especially like the red stitching around the edge. I have made several Dresden Plate quilts. It is one of my favorite blocks. Thanks for sharing and thanks so much for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower through GFC.
ReplyDeleteLovely dresdens. I'm so impressed with all the little squares in the border. Yikes!
ReplyDeletelove your dresdens
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love those pinks! No, I haven't dared yet. I was tempted by the Hop -- I even bought the ruler -- but I chickened out (as usual!) I am being SO inspired, though, by all you creative brave ones, I am sure to take the plunge sooner or later! :)
ReplyDeleteI have not dared to Dresden, but you're is simply beautiful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I started following your blog on google...I have to admit I love that cutie at the top of your blog!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the stitching and thread color around the Dresden. Great choice of fabric colors. Enjoyed reading your blog and looking forward to reading more. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work. I love the tumbler idea too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteAnd no--I have never dared to Dresden. Maybe someday...
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Rose
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I have not dared to dresden yet....but it is definitely on my to-do list
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I have, indeed, dared to Dresden - my day was today, too!
ReplyDeleteI haven't dared to Dresden yet, but this blog hop is inspiring me to try!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric on your Dresden plate quilt and your beautiful sewing. The tumbler quilt is very cute, also.
ReplyDeleteLove the tumbler quilt. I haven't dared yet, but will be this year! I've got the ruler and the fabric, just need to start cutting it up.
ReplyDeleteThe tumbler quilt looks great. The fabric you used in your Dresden is beautiful and love the stitching around it.
ReplyDeleteI've never made a dresden but plan to. I've gotten many great ideas from the hop. I love your tumbler quilt.
ReplyDeleteyour dresdens are beautiful! love the fabrics you chose.:)
ReplyDeleteLove the pink floral look. So feminine.
ReplyDeleteHi Lyndsey, I do so love your Dresden plate quilt! Thanks for sharing. Even more than loving your quilt, I love your dear little dog in the header of your blog! I have a very similar header on my blog. If you like, please have a look: http://spoiltdogquilts.blogspot.com.au/ . My little Minnie was an Australian silky terrier but sadly she has gone to doggy heaven. Is your little dog a sikly as well?
ReplyDeleteOMGosh - I can't believe you are giving that away - Beautiful !!
ReplyDeleteYour Dresden projects are beautiful and I love the stitching on it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe fabric you chose is lovely! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour Dresden's are so pretty. You did a very neat work with them. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt and pillow case are so pretty. No I have not done a dresden, Im still new to quilting and working on getting the basics down first. Thanks for such a great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your quilts with us.
ReplyDeleteI've made one Dresden so far. It was for the Dots on Dots blog hop a few months back. I'm sure I'll make more.
ReplyDeleteI like the way that you used blanket stitch on your Dresdens.
I have never made a dresden..If I want anything like this I ask my momma!
ReplyDeleteYour Dresden is just gorgeous. I have never done a whole quilt with them - just blocks.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your Dresden quilt is going to be absolutely gorgeous when completed. It looks just beautiful already.
ReplyDeleteThe little tumbler baby quilt is very pretty. I'm sure the hospital will love that.
I have everything I need to make my own Dresden quilt, but to date I have yet to get that started. I NEED to do it though and soon because the Dresden is one of the two reasons I became interested in quilting.
Love your Quilt!!! And I would loooove to win the pillow cover!! It's Awesome too!!
ReplyDeleteNo...have never made a Dresden....but gettin' braver!! lol
I'm also a follower of your Blog, thru GFC.
ReplyDeleteThanks for chance to win your Awesome pillow cover! :)
Love your Dresden quilt it looks like a lot of work but well worth it. I have done one dresden block in a sampler quilt I did many years ago and have always wanted to do another. I have a kit for pillow so no excuse. I do love all the colors in yours it is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt! The embroidered detail is gorgeous! It is a lot of work, but so worth the outcome! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLyndsey,
ReplyDeleteYou have created such a pretty quilt and pillow cover. What a lot of work for your winner- so generous of you. I am a new follower to your blog. I have dared to dresden - a long time ago now. I made it with a cardboard template and used scissors to cut it out.
Thanks for participating in the blog hop. Lots of beautiful quilts.
Regards from Alberta,
Anna
Your Dresden quilt is fabulous. The details...I can't imagine the work. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dresdens!
ReplyDeleteIs this English paper pieced? Love. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMy only dresden has been a quilt done 25 years ago. Its still being used though.
ReplyDeleteLovely colors, and the pieced borders set it off so well!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Very inspiring. I have not made a dresden yet; I am a beginner and haven't even made a full size quilt, yet! I appreciate you sharing and the "tips"!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love the tumblers too.
ReplyDeleteI really love your pillow covers. Thanks for being part of the hop.
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow covers. I am new to the blog hop but love seeing the projects.
ReplyDeleteI haven't done a Dresden yet, but after seeing the great ones posted, I'm getting braver! Yours is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Dresden quilt...love the scrappy look, great job!! Yes I have dared to Dresden...it is addicting...I would love to make another one but have to finish some of my UFO's and WIP's. Thanks for sharing in the blog hop. Happy stitching, Pauline
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought about the tumbler block being a form of the Dresden. I have a die for my cutting machine for the tumbler. I cut and cut and cut for other ladies to sew quilters for a women's shelter from the tumbler block so I am very familiar with it. I have a book and a Dresden template and have not used them yet. Your Dresden quilt is beautiful. I enjoy visiting folks from the UK. My paternal grandfather came to the states alone when he was 17 years old.
ReplyDeleteThank you taking time from your busy schedule to participate in the hop. You are an inspiration. I also the adorable bunny you knitted. Do you know where I can find a pattern for that? I love to knit dishcloths and that would be cute to knit also to go along with quilts that our quilt guild donates to the hospitals here. Again, thanks.
I have not dared to Dresden, but your Dresden is gorgeous! Love your choice of fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower via GFC.
ReplyDeleteHi!!! Your quilt is so pretty!!! I love it!!! The colors are wonderful!!! Thank You
ReplyDeleteHi!!! I am a happy follower and I have not DARED yet!!! But have been motivated to give it a try soon!!! Thanks for the fun!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! You've definitely put a lot of work into. Love the stitching!
ReplyDeleteI have made a few smaller projects using dresden pattern with great success!! I really must make more! Love the colours of your quilt!!
ReplyDeleteI've never tried dresden (I'm still learning to quilt)
ReplyDeleteYour qut is lovely. It would be wonderful to win your pillow cover.
your quilt is looking wonderful - the blanket stitch around the dresdens is the perfect finishing touch
ReplyDeleteYour dresden is beautiful. Love the scrappy border.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Gorgeous! I really enjoyed reading your post!
ReplyDeleteLove your Dresdens and especially the border. I am daring. Fun.
ReplyDeleteLovely Dresdens! Such a gorgeous quilt.
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